Volume 30 | June 2022
Gas prices are up, food prices are up, and your dollar definitely doesn't stretch as far today. But check out all these AMAZING, FUN ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO FOR ABSOLUTELY FREE AT WAGNALLS THIS SUMMER!!
Summer Reading Program for All Ages: June 29-August 3!
Children
Teen/Adult
Family Summer Movies!
Come in out of the summer heat to enjoy a family friendly movie on Thursday, June 16th and Thursday, June 23rd at 1:00 in the historical Wagnalls Theater!
June 16th
An orphan boy and his magical dragon come to town with his abusive adoptive parents in pursuit. (1977)
June 23rd
Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization. (1967)
Wagnalls Garden!
Pack a sack lunch, grab a book, and enjoy our beautiful gardens!
Interactive Mobile Kiosk/Creative Play Space!
If it's a rainy day, no worries! Grab the kids and come inside the library to enjoy our Interactive Mobile Kiosk...
and our Creative Play Space!
Food Preservation Classes!



Wagnalls is hosting a 3 part food preservation class beginning in June! The first class will be Tuesday, June 21st from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Stevenson Room. These classes will be presented by staff from the OSU Extension-Fairfield County. The cost is FREE, but registration is required. Please register HERE.
Don't Forget all our fabulous monthly programs (Most of which are ABSOLUTELY FREE as well!)
Mabel Tours!
Book Clubs!
Wagnalls offers FOUR different monthly book clubs! Find one that fits your style, and join us! Click on the book club title below to get additional information about each club!

Thursday, June 9th-7:00 PM:

Tuesday, June 14th-6:30 PM: LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, June 15th-2:00 PM:

Thursday, June 23rd-7:00 PM:
Writer's Group!
Thursday, June 16th 6:30-7:45pm in the Local History Room.

We meet monthly on the third Thursday of every month.

This Writer's Group is for current and future writers, and also for other interested persons.

For more information, contact Bill Sykes at bill.sykes@sbcglobal.net.
Oculus Quest Free Play!
Teen Garden Club!
The teen garden club meets the first Saturday of every month! Please call 614-837-4765 to register for monthly classes.

Click HERE for additional information
Adult Garden Education!
Artist Patty Sykes will guide participants step-by-step through painting a daisy on canvas. There is a $25 class fee. (Half price for any regular Wagnalls garden volunteers!) Please register in the library or by calling 614-837-4765.

Click HERE for additional information
Used Book Sale
Everything is a $1 (or cheaper!) Bring your Friends tote bag and fill it for $5. Tote bags will be available for sale for $20. Fill it for free with purchase! PLEASE DO NOT DONATE ANY MAGAZINES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, OR TEXTBOOKS!
Wagnalls Foundation
Young Artists Summer Camp
Young artists summer camp!

Wagnalls is hosting a young artists summer camp! For additional information, click HERE.
Art @ Wagnalls June 17 & 18
Our festival is a juried show ensuring quality artwork in a variety of mediums for sale. Some artists will also be demonstrating their craft. Children's art activities are planned in a special space just for them. Local musicians will entertain throughout the two-day event. And for refreshments, there will be a beer and wine garden and food trucks! Click HERE for additional information!

The festival is open Friday, June 17 from 12 pm to 9 pm
and Saturday, June 18 10 am to 9 pm.


We are accepting applications for artists, food truck vendors, and sponsors. Forms are available at wagnalls.org under the Arts tab. Musicians and performing artists interested in participating at Art@Wagnalls, please contact Deb Silvia, dsilvia@wagnalls.org or 614-837-4765 x132.
The Wagnalls Memorial Library
150 E. Columbus Street
Lithopolis, Ohio 43136
(614) 837-4765